Manufacturing Lead (Chemical)
Montvale, NJ 
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Job Description
Manufacturing Lead (Chemical)
ID 2024-1410
Category Manufacturing Position Type W&H Remote No Shift Time Wed. through Fri. 5:15 PM to 5:30 AM and alt. Sat.
Overview
Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.

Leadership: The ability to inspire and motivate others towards a shared vision or goal. Leads by example and holds themselves accountable for their actions.

Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely both verbal and written form.

Practice active listening

Reframe what has been said to clarify meaning

Be mindful of body language

Be clear about the point you are trying to make

Emotional intelligence (Self Awareness): The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions, as well as emotions of others.

Adaptability (Ability to facilitate change): The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to changing situations and demands.

Conflict resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a constructive and respectful manner.

Coaching abilities (The ability to motivate staff): The skill for drawing out the best in others. Knowing how to ask the right questions (instead of giving answers), listening well, empowering others, and guiding action plans.

Trust Building: Building a team environment where the employees feel safe and are able to do their best work. Leaders need to be authentic, honest, transparent, and compassionate.

Problem Solving: The ability to identify and analyze problems and produce effective solutions.

Creativity (critical thinking): The ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems.

Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage one's time effectively.

Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with others towards a common goal, taking into account different perspectives and strengths.

Empathy: Genuinely caring for others and being able to understand another person's situation and perspective.

Cultural competence (The ability to work across cultures): The ability to understand and appreciate diverse cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

Benjamin Moore employees have the opportunity to receive a $2,500 employee referral award once their referral successfully completes 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities

Prepares and maintains daily department resin production goals per shift.

Communicates and coordinates production with other departments to complete assignments and meet objectives.

Recognizes, recommends, and implements, ways to, delegate work, leverage manpower, maximize efficiency, and resolve/troubleshoot problems that arise to ensure productivity levels are not disrupted throughout the shift during production and non-production timeframes. Coordinates with management when issues require escalation for resolution.

Regularly audits the work of the team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity targets.

Previous experience and fundamental knowledge of the department and its duties to guide and assist staff, troubleshoot, train, and address performance as needed.

Utilizes 5S and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.

Other duties as assigned.

Assists site management with employee-related issues and questions, such as job assignments and scheduling of time off requests and resolves minor disputes. Escalates issues to management, as needed.

Provides verbal and written input to performance evaluation and partners with management to deliver timely and constructive mid-year and year-end performance evaluations to employees.

Provides management comprehensive performance/attendance infractions for review, in accordance with the corrective action process to include written documentation and verbal overview of violations. Will make recommendations for the appropriate level of corrective action to the manager and assist where appropriate to administer the corrective action.

Trains and coaches on appropriate methods regarding work processes, safety, etc.

Engages in conversation with team members to gather feedback regarding opportunities to improve efficiencies, performance, or work environment on the shift.

Safety Responsibilities:

Follows and administers all safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and rules for assigned shift.

Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.

Ensures the use of required safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with the team.

Maintains compliance with all local, state, and federal DOT regulations.

Reports near misses and incidents in a timely manner using electronic tracking software

Qualifications
Qualifications

High School degree required or equivalent

Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Solid verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to operate motorized material handling equipment such as, but not limited to, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach truck, scissor lift

Competency and confidence utilizing applicable computerized systems such as MS Office Excel, Outlook, Word, SAP

Physical effort and dexterity:

Frequency of physical activity throughout shift:

Frequent sitting, standing, bending/twisting of neck and waist, squatting and kneeling

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects from floor, conveyor, vehicle, table, or overhead location

Constant standing and walking (6-8+ hours)

Occasional lifting of 10-75 lbs. (1-3+ hours) throughout shift

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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